Elation Introduces Outdoor LED Fixture, ELAR 108 Par

The great outdoors have gotten even greater, or at least brighter and more colorful, thanks to the new Elation ELAR 108 par. Housed in a rugged die cast aluminum case, the IP 65 rated RGBW LED was designed to meet the rigorous demands of outdoor applications, with a maximum operating ambient temperature parameter of 113° F, yet still with an LED life rating of 100,000 hours.

Featuring smooth linear RGBW color mixing and built-in color macros, the ELAR 108 offers infinite color possibilities to dramatize building exteriors, landscaping and other outdoor objects. The unit’s light source comes from 36 x 3-watt single SEOUL semi conductor LEDs – 12 red, 9 blue, 9 green and 6 white.  Its smooth color mixing, flicker free operation and consistency of color from unit to unit, make it ideal for concerts, theatrical productions and video applications as well as architectural.

The ELAR 108 has a 10° beam angle, 22°field angle and a 15° lens as standard.  The included diffusion filter with gel frame provides for a 40° beam angle effect.  An available option is a barn door kit.  There is also upgradeable firmware available via the Elation E-Loader Data Pack.

There are two dimming modes available with the ELAR 108: linear and standard, both offer 0-100% dimming. The ELAR 108 also strobes at 18 flashes per second, has 1,672 total lumens, 4,480 lux and a 100 volt to 240 volt electronic switching power supply pulling a total of 120 watts at maximum output.

The ELAR 108 offers auto and manual control, and four DMX operational modes (4, 5, 7 and 9 channels), a 3 or 5-pin DMX input.  The unit also has 120 v AC ppg connector adaptors available for the IP 67 connectors supplied.  A user-friendly 4-digit LED menu display makes the unit easy to set.

Measuring just 12.4” x 10.6” x 14.5” (315mm x 269mm x 368mm), the 15.4 lb. (7 kgs.) ELAR 108 is easy to transport. Available in Black or Silver finish – the Elar 108 RGBW Par is cETLus approved and has an MSRP of $1,199.95.

For more information, visit Elation’s web site at www.elationlighting.com.

Elation Announces Emulation Control Software for Mac, Windows & Linux

Elation Professional recently announced their latest control product, Emulation Control Software. Elation is making the case that the Emulation software is “User Friendly” claiming that the software is easy to use and you spend leas time learning the software and more time programing you lights.

I am a huge fan of cross platform support being a Mac fan.  Not only is the Emulation software available on Mac and Windows, but Linux as well!

Here are some of the features found in the Emulation Software:

• Multi-Platform
• DMX512A + Art-net
• Industry-Standard Cuelists
• MIDI Control Surfaces
• 100% Touch Screen Compatible
• 1500+ Personality Files
• iPHONE Riggers Remote
• Multi-language
• Clipboard & Undo
• Globals
• Forum

Learn more about the Elation Emulation Control Software by visiting their website at www.elationlighting.com.

Elation Introduces LED Dummy

“Lights out: is supposed to mean just that lights out. Unfortunately, as anyone who’s ever worked with dimmer packs and LED fixtures knows, there can be an afterglow that keeps radiating small amounts of light even after the dimmer has been turned off.

Well, now “out” can really mean out and “off” can really mean off, thanks to the new Elation LED Dummy, a simple, but effective load device that makes afterglows go away! The Elation LED Dummy plugs into a dimmer pack and completely absorbs its load, so the LEDs aren’t fed the traces of power to keep the faint glow of light alive.

Designed for triac control circuits, the LED Dummy uses a standard Edison socket and plug. The device consumes very little power and measures only 50.5 by 36 by 38 mm.

FEATURES

• High performance load device designed for LED fixtures
• Designed for triac control circuits
• Plugs inline to the output of power and dimmer packs
• Standards Edison socket and plug for power transmission
• Low power consumption

Learn more about the Elation LED Dummy by visiting their website at www.elationlighting.com.

Elation Announces Color Tone 50 with Philips 50 Watt Lexel LED

Elation Professional is proud to launch a major breakthrough in LED color-mixing with the introduction of the Color Tone 50.  A unique and advanced DMX-controllable LED color changer for staging, entertainment and architectural applications, the Color Tone 50 utilizes the all-new 50-watt Philips Lexel LED module, a revolutionary homogenized LED light source.

Unlike previous RGB LED fixtures that produced colors by combining red, green and blue beams from different LED lamps, all of the Color Tone 50’s color blending is done within its single Philips Lexel module, resulting in superior colors and a whole spectrum of whites that are perfectly even and consistent in tone.  This new technology completely eliminates issues than can sometimes occur with RGB mixing, such as uneven output, discoloration, and “halos” or rings around beam edges.

Featuring comparable color-to-color output to a 500-watt halogen fixture with gels, the Color Tone 50 is ideal for theaters, stage shows, churches, trade shows, displays and architectural use. One of its very attractive features is Selectable Color Temperature from 2,700°K to 6,500°K, which allows users to “dial up” a whole spectrum of whites, from warm to cool to daylight. This, along with its convection-cooled silent operation, makes the Color Tone 50 perfect for television and video key lighting applications as well.

Users will find a whole array of other professional features on the Color Tone 50, including a Linear Electronic Dimmer from 0%-100% and a variable Strobe Effect.  Additionally, there are 8 User Assignable Program Presets, which let users edit and save programs either through the front control panel or an external controller.  Up to 48 program scenes can be saved and then called up and run via a menu on the control panel

The Color Tone 50 can be operated in 3 different modes: DMX, Manual or Stand Alone. When used with a DMX controller, it can be run in either 3- or 7-channel modes.  It features Elation’s exclusive RDMX (Remote DMX Addressing), which allows DMX values to be set from the convenience of a DMX-512 controller.

The Color Tone 50 retails for $1,599.95.  Learn more about the Elation Color Tone 50 by visiting Elation’s website at www.elationlighting.com.

Elation Announces E Spot LED Moving Light

The new E Spot LED from Elation Professional has got a lot of people buzzing about just what the “E” in its name stands for. “Energy Efficient” is one likely guess, because this compact LED-powered DMX spot fixture produces an output that’s brighter than a typical 150-watt discharge lamp, yet it uses less than half the electricity.

“Exciting” would be an equally good choice, considering that the E Spot LED is loaded with DMX-operational features and effects, including 8 dichroic colors, 7 rotating gobos, 3 rotating prisms, variable speed Shutter/Strobe, 0-100% Electronic Dimming, Motorized Focus and more – all packed into an incredibly small, lightweight case.

Which brings up another “E” — “Everywhere” – which is literally where the E Spot LED can go. Measuring a mere 8”L 11.8”W x 17.2”H/203.2mm x 299.72mm x 436.88 mm and weighing just 25 lbs./11kg., the pint-sized E Spot LED can be easily taken on tour and to all types of events, and it will fit into the tightest, most cramped spaces.

Bottom line: “Evolution.” The E Spot LED was developed in response to the general industry trend toward increasingly more compact, low-energy-usage lighting fixtures, according to Eric Loader, director of sales for Elation Professional. “Today’s designers and lighting users want scaled-down size and greater energy-efficiency, yet they don’t want to sacrifice brightness and features,” said Loader. “The E Spot LED represents a major advance along these lines — it delivers so much in terms of output and features for its compact size, while consuming less half the energy of a 150-watt discharge fixture. It’s right on target with where today’s lighting market is evolving.”

With razor-sharp optics and a flat beam field, the E Spot LED provides a professional lighting tool for a wide range of applications: nightclubs, theaters, concerts, stage productions, churches and more. Its easy portability is ideal for the rental market, and its flicker-free operation makes it a perfect choice for TV/film production lighting too.

Powered by a CBT-90W white 6500°K LED light source, the E Spot LED features a color wheel with 8 dichroic colors and variable speed color scrolling. Seven rotating/indexing replaceable gobos are also included, with gobo scrolling and a Gobo Shake effect. More eye-popping effects can be created by the unit’s 3 rotating, indexing prisms – a 3-facet, 5-facet and 3D. The E Spot LED has a 15° beam angle and can pan/tilt 540°/ 630° x 265° for wide-ranging coverage.

All of these and its other features, including Shutter/Strobe, Electronic Dimming and Motorized Focus, can be commanded with a standard DMX controller via 12- or 14-channel operation. The E Spot LED also includes 8 built-in programs which can be called up either manually or via DMX. Another convenient feature is Elation’s exclusive RDMX (Remote DMX Addressing), which allows DMX values to be set remotely from the controller itself, eliminating the need to climb on ladders to access installed fixtures.

The E Spot LED produces an output of 960 lux/ 91 foot-candles at 16 feet, while consuming only 180W at maximum use. Not only is it extremely energy efficient, but its solid state LED lamp source emits minimal heat and is rated at 60,000 hours for maintenance-free operation.

The retail price of the Elation E Spot LED is $ 1,999.95.  Learn more about the E Spot LED by visiting Elations web site at www.elationlighting.com or check out the E Spot LED in action via a YouTube video below.

Elation Professional Announces Design Spot LED Mover

Elation Professional recently announced the arrival of another moving light to their Design Spot series of lights, the Deign Spot LED.  The Design Spot LED is an LED-powered version of Elation’s popular Design Spot 250 Pro DMX moving head.

At 48.5 lbs./22 kilograms, the Elation Design Spot LED weighs less than the original Design Spot 250 Pro, yet this powerful LED fixture produces a light output comparable to a 250-watt discharge lamp. It also offers the easy maintenance typically associated with LED fixtures, since its extended lamp life is 50,000 hours.

Like the original Design Spot 250 Pro, the new Design Spot LED features a variable Frost Filter, which allows it to function as a hybrid spot/wash effect. Other features include a Motorized Iris, Motorized Focus, and Variable Speed Shutter/Strobe, as well as improved optics and a flat beam field.  Dimming of the lamp is ultra smooth via internal electronic dimmer for the led and built in strobe effects of the LED source are amazingly fast.

With 9 dichroic colors, 14 gobos (7 rotating/indexing, 7 static), a 3-facet Rotating/Indexing Prism and a 15° Beam Angle included as basic features, the Design Spot LED opens unlimited creative possibilities to the lighting designer.  The fixture also includes Pan/Tilt 540/630 x 265, Mechanical Dimmer 0-100%, 16 DMX Channels, 3-pin and 5-pin DMX and a CBM-360-W-LED 90 Watt CRI 70 6,500K lamp.

The Design Spot LED measures 16.75”L x 16.75”W x 19.75”H/42.55 x 42.55 x 50.17 cm. Aside from making this ruggedly designed fixture easy to install, this compact size, together with the fixture’s  light weight, help reduce freight cost if the light is shipped from gig to gig.

The MSRP of the Design Spot LED is $3,399.95. To learn more about the Elation Design Spot LED, visit their web site at www.elationlighting.com.

Elation Focuses on Compact & Energy-Efficient Lights at ProLight + Sound

This year at ProLight + Sound in Frankfurt Germany, Elation Professional is focusing their product lineup on energy efficiency.  With the growing trend of LEDs and “Going Green”, Elation is showing off a couple of fixtures that not only are energy-efficient, but also pack a punch with some of the features and light output that we have come to expect in certain fixtures.  Here is a little info on just a couple of the fixtures that Elation will be showing of at Prolight + Sound 2010.

Platinum Spot 5R – This DMX moving head produces an output comparable to a 575-watt fixture, yet is half the size, uses less than half the energy and weighs half as much as a typical 250-watt fixture!.  The secret is its advanced MSD Platinum 5R technology, a revolutionary lamp source from Philips, which rated at 2,000 hours, also burns twice as long as a conventional 575-watt fixture’s lamp.  Additionally, the Platinum Spot 5R moves faster than traditional moving heads on pan and tilt, as well as on color-gobo changes. It offers a full complement of professional design features, including: 8 dichroic colors; 22 gobos (8 rotating/indexing, 14 static); 3-Facet Rotating Prism effect; Variable Frost; Motorized Iris; Motorized Focus; Variable speed Shutter/Strobe; and 0-100% Mechanical Dimmer.

Design Spot LED —   An LED-powered version of Elation’s popular Design Spot 250 Pro DMX moving head, the Design Spot LED weighs less than the original model while offering output equal to a 250-watt discharge lamp plus an extended 50,000-hour LED lamp life.  It offers all the same features as the original, including a Variable Frost Filter, which allows it to function as a hybrid spot/wash effect, and a Motorized Iris and Motorized Focus. Nine dichroic colors, 14 gobos (7 rotating/indexing, 7 static) and a 3-facet Rotating/Indexing Prism are also included.

E Spot LED – A 14-channel DMX spot effect with a 50,000-hour rated  LED light source, the E Spot LED has an output greater than a standard 150-watt discharge fixture, while consuming about half the energy. At a featherweight 25 lbs. and petite 8”L x 11.8”W x 17.2”H, it’s packed with features for its compact size, including 8 dichroic colors, 7 rotating/indexing gobos, 3 rotating/indexing prisms (3-facet, 5-facet and 3D), Motorized Focus, Variable Speed Shutter/Strobe and 0-100% Mechanical Dimmer.

If you find yourself in the land of Hefeweizen, Wiener Schnitzel and Sausage, (Frankfurt Germany), between March 24 and 27, make sure to stop by ProLight + Sound to check out the Elation Fixtures on the Booth D51, Hall 11.

Elation Announces New Architectural Accu SSL LED Replacement Lamps

Elation has been producing a whole bunch of LED lamps lately and it looks like there is no stopping them with the latest announcement.  Elation just announced the release of the new Accu SSL Series of LED replacement LED lamps for use in architectural fixtures.

There are three new lamp styles with in the new Accu SSL series, an MR16 bi-pin, an A19 Medium Screw base and a Par30 medium screw base.

More from the Press Release on the specifics of each of the lamps:

The Accu SSL MR16 is a 4-watt (4.5W Maximum) standard size MR16 GU5.3 bi-pin base LED Lamp that uses 3 x high-power Nichia LEDs. Available in 2,700k and 5,000k color temperature models with a 25° beam angle, the Accu SSL MR16 is capable of providing luminance comparable to a 25-watt traditional halogen lamp at approximately 12% of the power consumption.

The Accu SSL A19 is a dimmable medium screw base 7-watt LED lamp using 5 x high-power Nichia or Cree LEDs, which provides a very warm 2,700k color temperature. Dimmable from most standard 120v AC dimmers, the Accu SSL A19 is designed to replace standard halogen lamps up to 40-watts in a variety of applications.

Based on the latest XLamp LED technology from CREE, Inc., the new Accu SSL Par 30 12-watt LED lamp is capable of providing luminance equivalent to a 75-watt traditional halogen lamp at approximately 17% of the power consumption.

A high-power dimmable solid state solution, the new Accu SSL Par 30 LED is available in soft white (2,700k), warm white (3,000K), neutral white (4,000k) and cool white (5,000k) with spot or flood options for each. Featuring 6pcs of Cree XLamp® XRE Series LEDs inside each lamp and an optimized optical lens system, the lamp provides a powerful yet smooth light transmission.

Designed for use in general lighting applications including recessed downlights, track lighting, spotlighting or direct lighting in both commercial and residential applications, the Accu SSL Series has RoHS design and UL, CE, and FCC approval ratings. Energy Star approvals will be applied for later in 2010, now that the new standards from the DOE have been published.  It is Elation Architectural’s  goal to meet or exceed these standards with these and future Accu SSL models coming in 2010, which will include Accu SSL Par20, Par 38, GU10, and E14 (candelabra) LED lamp models.

The retail price on the MR16 lamps is $39.95, the A19 lamps retails for $49.95 and the Par30 lamp retails for $99.95. All of these lamps carry Elation’s Three-Year Warranty. For more information on the Elation Accu SSL LED Replacement Lamps, visit www.elationlighting.com.

Elation Announces Accent LED Strips with Adhesive Backing

Elation Professional just released their latest architectural LED product, the Accent LED strips.  The strips are available in tow models, and RGB and a Cool White version.

The Accent Strip RGB is a very thin, LED-circuit-strip-tape with nine bright RGB (Red, Blue & Green) LEDs. It can be mounted to almost any surface using it’s built-in adhesive tape. The Accent Strip RGB can be used in various indoor applications; at home, in the office, a retail environment or any various compact space. With the use of the easy-to-use control box users can select between 7 colors and 3 operational modes.

What type of control does the Accent Strip use, I am not sure.  Looking over the product sheet, all I can tell is that each kit includes a control box.  No other specifications about control are mentioned. Each Accent Strip Kit includes 4 rolls of the LED strip at 9.75″ long and can all be connected together to run off the power supply and control box included.

At the time of writing, I was not able to locate a retail price on either Accent Strip. For more on the Elation Professional Accent Strip RGB and the Accent Strip Cool White, visit Elations website at www.elationlighting.com.

Elation Introduces Ultra-Violet Blacklight LED Par Can

Elation Professional is adding an ultra-violet LED par can to the Opti Stage light series, the Opti 30 UV. The Opti 30 UV has 12 1 watt UV LEDs inside drawing just 20 watts of power. It has a 25° beam angle for a nice wide spread.  The Opti 30 UV also features 0-100% dimming and built in strobe effects.

Equipped with a 3-pin DMX connection, the Opti 30 UV operates on 2 DMX channels, one for controlling Intensity and the other for controlling the Strobe. A digital DMX display makes it very user friendly. As another easy option, the Opti 30 UV can be operated manually without a controller.

Made of sturdy high-impact aluminum, the Opti 30 UV is rugged enough to withstand touring production applications. It has an attractive black finish that complements virtually any setting. Its compact size of 10”L x 7.25”W x 5.75”H (250 mm x 185 mm x 145 mm), and light weight of just 5.3 lbs. (2.4 kg) make it easy to pack up, transport and install. The Opti 30 UV comes with double brackets that make it simple to set up the unit on the floor in addition to hanging it, for added versatility.

Like all LED fixtures, the Opti 30 UV’s lamps have a long life (30,000 hours), allowing users to save on maintenance time and expenses. ETL approval is pending.

For more information on the Elation Opti 30 UV, visit their website at www.elationlighting.com.  The retail price of the Opti 30 UV is $399.95.

Elation Prepares to Announce “Revolutionary” Moving Light

The product announcements just keep rolling in, LDI must be right around the corner. Elation Lighting is preparing to announce a “revolutionary” spot/wash moving light this year at the LDI Show. Elation is calling it the Platinum Spot 5R. What you cannot tell from the picture is that the Platinum is the size of a 250w fixture. Here’s the kicker, Elation says that the fixture is comparable to a 575w fixture! Not only that, but the fixture uses 25% less energy and weighs 50% less then a comparable 250w fixture and still measures 2/3 the size.

Not only is the fixture smaller, lighter and brighter, Elation says that the fixture moves much faster on pan and tilt as well as color and gobos changes. So how did they do that? All Elation would mention is that the Platinum Spot 5R utilizes a brand new and advanced light source technology.

Since we cannot find any additional information on the fixture, we’ll just have to visit the Elation Lighting booth, #703 at the LDI Show later this week. The Platinum Spot 5R is just one of 20 new products Elation will be introducing at LDI. To learn more about Elation’s products, visit their website at www.elationlighting.com.

Elation Announces Design Wash LED Pro

Elation Professional, an American DJ company, has just announced the latest LED fixture to the Pro line series of fixtures, the Design Wash LED Pro. The Design Wash LED Pro is an RGB+W color mixing moving head with an output comparable to a 250w discharge lamp fixture.

The Design Wash LED PRO is designed for entertainment and theatrical applications, where dramatic movement and a sense of excitement are demanded. A fully automated moving head, it delivers a 180 watt output from 60 3W RGBW SSC LEDS (22 red, 17 green, 15 blue and 6 white). The addition of white LEDs to the unit’s RGB mix makes it possible to produce more vibrant colours and pastels as well as a true white.

The flicker free Design Wash LED PRO features a smooth dimmer (0-100%), 15° lens / 28° beam angle, 603° pan, and 265° tilt. Other features include 13 DMX channels, 3 pin and 5 pin DMX control, LCD display and on board control. The Design Wash LED PRO operates in DMX, Master/Slave and Sound Active modes.

Weighing in at only 16.75 lbs. (7.6 kg.) and measuring just 16.5” x 12.5” x 19” M (420 x 320 x 480 mm), the Design Wash LED PRO is afford ably priced with an MSRP of $2,499.95.

For more information on the Elation Design Wash LED Pro, visit their website at www.elationlighting.com.